City of Vancouver’s homeless advocate Judy Graves to retire in May
Working on a story about Judy Graves and why she’s retiring. Meanwhile, here’s a story I wrote about Judy after I spent a night with her in the West End in 2005. Making the homeless count Vancouver...
View ArticleJudy Graves celebrated in words and song in tribute at Heritage Hall
Here’s a draft of what I captured at a tribute to Judy Graves Wednesday night…. ******************** Ever gracious, ever humble, Judy Graves turned a night dedicated to her service as the city’s...
View ArticleGrowth is good, right?; Graves’ position will be filled
Growth is good. Not too many sitting politicians would argue with that statement. Because, as many have told me, welcoming more people to Vancouver means more jobs, a stronger economy and a more...
View ArticleB.C. magazine report finds homelessness halves lifespans
VANCOUVER — He was a wily character with a bright personality, known for philosophical musings as he sold flowers from the streets of downtown Vancouver where he also lived for 15 years. But there...
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